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Europe close: Stoxx drops to three-month low as geopolitical tensions rise

19th Nov 2024 15:26

(Sharecast News) - European stocks finished at a fresh three-month low on Tuesday as market sentiment was shaken by concerns of a significant escalation in conflict in the Russia-Ukraine war.

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FTSE 250 movers: Vesuvius erupts; Big Yellow feeling blue

19th Nov 2024 15:03

(Sharecast News) - FTSE 250 (MCX) 20,350.94 -0.22%

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US open: Stocks trade lower, Walmart hikes FY guidance

19th Nov 2024 14:59

(Sharecast News) - Wall Street stocks were in the red early on Tuesday as market participants digested Q3 earnings from one of the nation's largest retailers.

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Katoro Gold completes initial fieldwork at White Pine

19th Nov 2024 14:57

(Sharecast News) - Katoro Gold, a company focused on energy and precious mineral exploration, announced on Tuesday that it has completed initial reconnaissance fieldwork at its wholly-owned White Pine Uranium Project in northwestern Ontario, Canada.

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FTSE 100 movers: Imperial Brands gains on results; IAG flies lower

19th Nov 2024 14:30

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% at 8,080.19 in afternoon trade on Tuesday.

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US housing starts fall by 3.1pc in October

19th Nov 2024 13:44

(Sharecast News) - US housing starts fell by 3.1% in October, according to the Census Bureau, missing expectations for a reading of 1.33m.

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UK competition regulator drops probe into Google's Anthropic investment

19th Nov 2024 13:41

(Sharecast News) - UK regulators have announced that Google owner Alphabet's investment in AI safety and research company Anthropic doesn't require a full, in-depth probe.

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Acuity RM buys Rizikon software from collapsed Crossword Cybersecurity

19th Nov 2024 12:56

(Sharecast News) - Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software provider Acuity RM announced the acquisition of the Rizikon software product on Tuesday, including its intellectual property and customer lists, from the collapsed Crossword Cybersecurity, for £15,000 cash.

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Amcor snaps up packaging rival Berry Global for $8.4bn

19th Nov 2024 12:54

(Sharecast News) - Australian packaging group Amcor announced on Tuesday that it is to buying smaller American rival Berry Global in a deal worth $8.4bn.

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Jefferies hikes price target on DCC, says 'simplicity can unlock value'

19th Nov 2024 12:48

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies hiked its price target on buy-rated DCC on Tuesday after the sales, marketing and support services group announced last week that it was planning to simplify its operations and focus on the energy sector.

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LungLife AI upbeat on progress with LungLB test

19th Nov 2024 12:43

(Sharecast News) - Lung cancer diagnostics developer LungLife AI reported significant progress in the commercialisation of its 'LungLB' test on Tuesday, which was designed to facilitate early detection and improve patient outcomes.

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Fonix flags strong start to financial year

19th Nov 2024 12:36

(Sharecast News) - Mobile payments and messaging specialist Fonix reported a strong start to its new financial year in an update on Tuesday.

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Retailers warn of £7bn spike in costs from Budget measures

19th Nov 2024 12:34

(Sharecast News) - More than 80 leading retail leaders signed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Tuesday, expressing grave concerns about the economic impact of the Autumn Budget on the retail sector.

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Retailers warn of £7bn spike in costs from Budget measures

19th Nov 2024 12:34

(Sharecast News) - More than 80 leading retail leaders signed an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Tuesday, expressing grave concerns about the economic impact of the Autumn Budget on the retail sector.

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Lowe's punts on hurricane repair demand after upbeat Q3 results

19th Nov 2024 12:17

(Sharecast News) - US home improvement retailer Lowe's lifted full-year guidance on Tuesday, betting on more spending from people hit by recent hurricanes.

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